Denmark – Page 12 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingOctober 29, 2011October 29, 2011

A Quick Metro Rant – Basic Information Everyone Seems to Have Forgotten

Photo by Stignygaard Life is full of unspoken rules. These rules can be hard to figure out if you're an outsider. Yet, when followed they tend to drastically improve the flow and efficiency of group activities. When violated, you not only risk drastically reducing the system's efficiency, but als…

BackpackingOctober 26, 2011October 1, 2012

Five of My Favorite Travel Videos From Around the World

Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to travel to some pretty amazing places. A few years ago I decided that photos alone were not cutting it. So, I picked up a video camera and started shooting. It's been…

BackpackingOctober 16, 2011October 16, 2011

Etiquette Be Damned. Stop Asking, “Do you speak X language?” It’s Rude and Pointless.

In a previous post Learning Danish – Surprising Realizations I discussed my evolving relationship with Danish. One of the things I didn’t discuss was the surprising advice I received from Danish friends regarding one …

EuropeSeptember 24, 2011September 24, 2011

Learning Danish – Surprising Realizations

When I first arrived in Denmark I was gung ho about learning Danish. I felt that as an incoming resident who would be spending two years in the country it was the least I could do to learn Danish during my stay. To m…

EuropeSeptember 20, 2011September 20, 2011

Students Only: Partying in the Black Diamond Library in Copenhagen

While Copenhagen is famous for its architectural flare, one of the city's famous landmarks is the "Black Diamond". Built as an extension to the city's ancient Royal Danish Library, the Black Diamond is a neo-modern 7-s…

BackpackingAugust 25, 2011

The Danish Animal House! Photos From A Day at the Copenhagen Zoo

In my effort to round out my Copenhagen introductory experience I quickly realized that the Copenhagen Zoo was a must visit. With a reputation for being one of the best zoos in Europe it boasted stellar review after stellar review online. Eager to try and catch the 1PM feeding I pulled up the zoo…

EuropeAugust 18, 2011

Five Major Differences Between Long-Term and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

It sounds simple but if you're like me, you probably view all study abroad programs as essentially the same, and you probably view most international students similarly as a result. Hold your horses! The two are actu…

BackpackingAugust 3, 2011August 3, 2011

A Danish Life Lesson: The Simple Joy of Sunshine

When was the last time you got up from your desk, stepped outside, stretched, paused and truly enjoyed a sunny day for more than a few seconds? I'm talking about heading down to a park, or out to your back yard to lou…

BackpackingAugust 1, 2011August 1, 2011

Flying With British Airways – Why I Will Never Trust Them Again

If you talked to me in the month or so before I caught my flight over to Denmark to begin my two year study abroad session I was probably very complimentary of British Airways. I'd recently signed up for a British Airwa…

BackpackingJuly 7, 2011October 26, 2011

Major Updates & Announcements: A Trans-Atlantic Move to Denmark, Interviews and Other Exciting Updates

So far 2011 has been an incredibly exciting year. The last several months have set the stage for wonderful new adventures and drastic lifestyle changes. These changes and accomplishments have been both personal and re…